Boulder, CO vs Ocean Springs, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Ocean Springs leads in cost of living index (96 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 103,166 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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